Eastern Townships, Quebec — Just north of the Vermont-Quebec border, the Eastern Townships of Quebec are home to four major ski resorts. This includes Owl’s Head, which features some of the best lake views out of any ski resort on the continent
On Sunday, Owl’s Head Ski & Golf announced that they’re adding new terrain for the 2026-27 season.
Two new pistes are now part of their lineup. Le Relais is a new intermediate run that makes connecting to the Main Chalet easier without needing to go all the way down to the Panorama chair. Lower Upward is a new trail that gives an additional connection from Lake to the Panorama chairlifts.
Four new glades are being added. Between the Panorama and Lake chairlifts, there will be three new glades. Les Falaises has been renamed to Falaise du Sud. Falaise and Falaise du Norde are both double-black-diamond glades that offer a challenge amid mellow trails. Some of these were already glade zones, but they now have official names on the terrain network. On the upper mountain, L’Abime is a new double-black-diamond glade for daring skiers and riders. In the beginner area, Le Hou-Hou is a new mellow glade zone.
Based on my analysis of prior trail maps, I’d say three of these are truly new (L’Abime, Le Hou-Hou, and Le Relais), while the others saw a little work to officially become part of the terrain network.
The Best Value In North American Skiing?
While it doesn’t get the notoriety of Northern Vermont skiing, the Eastern Townships in Quebec offer quality terrain and ample snowfall. The Eastern Townships offer the L’Est Go Card, which offers 2-8 lift tickets at the four major ski resorts of the Eastern Townships. It starts at as low as $81 CAD (<$58 USD), making it a great value. If you’re planning a ski trip to Quebec this winter, it’s worth a look.
Image/Video Credits: Owl’s Head, The Mountain Report
